Golden Birthdays

It was the year 2017, and James the Red Engine was turning 105 years old, since he was first built in 1912.

He enjoyed his birthday, as it means everyone will pay attention more, and we all know how James loves attention.

It was the most special for James, because it was his first to celebrate with his beloved engine, Percy. Percy said to him that he would get him a very special present, and James squealed in excitement, he couldn't wait.

Once the morning hit, James was wide awake at Tidmouth Sheds. He whistled loudly and the other 6 engines woke up and a jiffy.

" What the smoke! " - Henry

" Leave me alone! " - Gordon

" No, I'm not gonna do it! " - Thomas

Emily, Edward, and Percy realized what it really was. Em and Ed were annoyed, while Percy was happy.

" Rise and Shine my friends! Today's a special day! " - James

" We know James. It's your birthday. " - Edward

" You do this every year. It's getting so uncool. " - Emily

James then started to sad, so Percy helped cheer him up.

" Hey guys. Don't be rude. My knight is going to have a special day today. So you should give him some respect. " - Percy

James smiled happily at Percy

" Can we please do this later? It's too early. " - Gordon

" Quiet You. Now everyone wish James a happy birthday. " - Percy

Everyone groaned and decided to do it.

" Happy Birthday to you......." - Em, Ed, Henry, Thomas, and Gordon

" No, No. The other one. " - James

The others were confused, but Edward knew what he meant.

" For he's a jolly good fellow. For he's a jolly good fellow. " - Everyone

James was excited for this day, and nothing was gonna ruin it.

A few moments later, everyone was ready, mostly because they couldn't stand listening to James go on and on about his birthday.

" Make sure you tell everyone what today is. " - James

" Oh. we will. " - Thomas

" No, we won't - Emily whispered.

Once the others, it was just James and Percy in their sheds.

" I know this day is gonna be good. " - James

" It will James. In fact, why don't you go and tell everyone else about today. " - Percy

" That should be fun. Today's my birthday and so everyone has to pay attention to me. " - James

" They will my boy. " - Percy

" Well, I'll see you later. Cause we got a special date tonight. " - James

" Can't wait. " - Percy

" See you, my little oak. " - James

James proudly left the shed and went out to boast some more. Percy acted to normal, but then he burst out of his shed and went straight towards the Steam Team Motel.

At the motel, everyone was there, since they would have a day off whenever it was one of their birthdays. In fact, just two days it was Henry's birthday.

Patrick was the only one in the living room. There was a big window that was for any engine to look through. Percy went up to the window and looked inside to see his driver who was cleaning the room, and it was messy.